Preston to York train
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Train schedule Preston to York
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Fastest train times from Preston to York
Fastest Journey
2 h 14 m
Average
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
109 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Preston for York every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Preston to York
 | Distance | 68 miles (109 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 14 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £19 (€21) |
 | Train frequency | 53 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Preston to York cover the 68 miles (109 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 14 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 53 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £19, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £12. Travellers depart most frequently from Preston and arrive in York.
Train companies: First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) trains Preston to York
For as little as £12 you can travel by train from Preston to York with First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3). Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Preston to York. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Train information from Preston to York with Northern Rail (3):
- Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
- Average Price: £12
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 16 a day
Looking for trains to York from Preston? First TransPennine Express 3 is one of the best companies to travel with on the 68 miles (109 km) trip from Preston to York. As an official travel partner of First TransPennine Express 3, Omio quickly shows you the latest First TransPennine Express 3 train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Preston to York routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable First TransPennine Express 3 train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Preston to York, you can quickly see if the First TransPennine Express 3 ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Preston - York train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with First TransPennine Express 3!
First TransPennine Express 3 from Preston to York train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 7 a day
Trains from Preston to York
Trains from Preston to York take 2.5 hours and are operated by Northern rail. Direct trains operate along this route from early in the morning until late at night with a frequency of one per hour from Tuesday to Thursday. On Fridays to Mondays there are fewer direct journeys and none at weekends, instead there are many indirect journeys which still take 2.5 hours and simply involve a change at Manchester Piccadilly. Trains depart from Preston Railway Station in the centre of the city and arrive at York Railway Station, close to the centre of York City.
Travel Tips: Trains from Preston to York
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Preston and arrive in York.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Preston, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Preston.
The most popular arrival train station, York, is located 0.5 miles (790 m) away from the city centre of York.
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